The Church Prevailing Against the Gates of Hades “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭18‬ ‭ Make no mistake, spiritual warfare is a reality. In the Old Testament, Satan aimed his attack against Israel. Since the finished work of Christ, the kingdom of darkness now aims its attack also against Christians and the

Jesus is the Rock of our Salvation. “13) Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14) And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” 15) He *said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ,

Meaning of “the Church.” “ 17) And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18) I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. 19) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever